Reaching the disconnected& growing the connected

the mission of crossroads church

The very first word of our mission statement says it all. We desire to reach out to those in our community who don't know Christ, not just sit and wait for the community to come to us. And once we have reached the disconnected, we desire to help them grow in faith and spiritual maturity so that they may join us in carrying out our mission.

We do this in three ways: Seeking, sharing and serving.

Seeking God

In every aspect of our lives, we seek the living God – for guidance, for strength, for forgiveness, for love. We do this in worship, where we show our love for God through song and get to know Him through His word.

We also seek Him in our daily lives through devotion, prayer, praise, and thanksgiving. Seeking God is more than a mission. It's our purpose in life. We pray you'll join us in making it part of yours, too!

Sharing our lives

Christ never meant for us to go through life as "lone wolves."

In the book of Luke, Jesus calls us to love our neighbors as ourselves. In other words, Christians should support one another, counsel each other, teach one another, and encourage one another in the faith.

We call this "sharing our lives," and it's the second way we carry out our mission at Crossroads. There are many ways you can do this with us – through LifeGroups, friendships, social gatherings, service projects, and more. As you meet people at Crossroads, we encourage you to become part of the lives of others. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, they will become friends who celebrate your joys with you and support you in times of sadness. Connecting with others is essential to your joy on earth!

Serving God in the community of Norwalk

The third leg of our mission is vital to our vision of being a community church. You might not realize it, but as many as 1 in 5 Norwalk residents live near or below the poverty line.

What is our response? God's word is clear:

‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for oneof the least of these brothersand sisters of mine, you did for me.’Matthew 25:40

At Crossroads, we take seriously our vision to serve by helping the less fortunate in our community. For example, we collect hundreds of pounds of food each year for the Norwalk Food Pantry, which provides food staples and other necessities to the hungry in our area. We work in conjunction with the Iowa Food Bank to help feed hungry children in our school system. We partner with the A.C.T.S. Network to provide coats, hats, gloves and boots for children in the wintertime. These efforts are to name just a few.

Service is also needed within our own congregation. A building of this size sitting on 20 acres needs the love and care of many volunteers to maintain. Food needs to be prepared and served. Worship and technology teams need passionate, competent volunteers. Those who are hospitalized need love and care. The list goes on and on – it truly takes a village.

We hope you'll seek out opportunities to join us in this important part of our mission. To help us understand where your interests and passions lie, please complete the quick form below and click "Submit." We'll get back to you shortly. And thanks for your service!

Join us as we serve God and our community

Please complete and submit the short form below.We'll contact you very soon, so that you can join in the fun!

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Your age

10-12

13-18

19-24

25-36

37-45

46-55

56-65

66-75

75+

How long have you been attending Crossroads

Family Ministry

I'd like to help with Crossroads Youth (Please check all that apply)

6th through 8th Grade students

9th through 12th Grade students

Occasional volunteer (trips, special events, substitute, etc.)

I'd like to help with Crossroads Children's Ministry (Please check all that apply)

B.L.A.S.T. (Sunday mornings, 3 years through Kindergarten)

B.L.A.S.T. (Sunday mornings, 1st through 5th Grade students)

Kid City (Wednesday evenings, Kindergarten through 5th Grade)

Special Needs Assistant (one-on-one for children with special needs)

Sports Camp (Summer Vacation Bible School, evenings)

I'd like to help with the Nursery

Nursery volunteer (Sunday mornings)

Discipleship

I'd like to help with LifeGroups (Please check all that apply)

LifeGroup Leader

LifeGroup Host (open your home for a LifeGroup)

Financial Peace University (Class Coordinator)

The Ultimate Journey (Group Facilitator)

Communications & Technical Assistance

I'd like to help around the office (Please check all that apply)

Computer repair

Computer and software installation

Newsletter (contribute articles, photography, artwork, etc.)

Office volunteer (data entry, file organization, etc.)

Building and Grounds

I'd like to help clean and maintain the building (Please check all that apply)

General cleaning

Set up chairs for worship (setup is on Saturday)

Carpet & flooring repairs

Interior painting

Exterior painting

Drywall repairs

Mechanical repairs

Plumbing repairs

Staining

I'd like to help with Grounds upkeep (Please check all that apply)

General upkeep (spread mulch, stone, etc.)

Landscaping

Lawn mowing

Snow removal (parking lot, must have own equipment)

Snow & ice removal from sidewalks (shovels & snowblower provided)

Weed elimination (using RoundUp in rocks, sidewalks, etc.)

Care Ministries

I'd like to show love to others (Please check all that apply)

CARE Ministry (support people in crisis)

MEALS Ministry (provide meals to partners in need)

Prayer team (meet weekly to meet the church's prayer needs)

Weddings & Funerals (prepare food, set up for lunches, etc.)

Mentor newlyweds (experienced couples please)

Creative Arts

I'd like to be involved with music and the worship team (Please check all that apply)

Drums

Bass guitar

Acoustic guitar

Electric guitar

Keyboard

Auxiliary percussion

Vocalist (singing)

Vocalist (poetry or prose reading, prayer leader, etc.)

I'd like to be involved the technical side (Please check all that apply)

Media projection operator (worship computer)

Sound

Stage lighting

I'd like to help design and decorate the stage (Please check all that apply)

Decorate for holidays and special events

Build sets (swing a hammer, operate a saw, use a drill, etc.)

Design sets (help us conceive great looks for the stage)

I'd like to help with the Drama Ministry (Please check all that apply)

Acting

Costuming (help create and sew costumes)

Set design

Props

I'd like to help with photography, videography, and graphic arts (Please check all that apply)

Photography (take still images for website, bulletins, social media, etc.)

Videography (camera operator, including DSLR)

Video editing (Adobe Premiere, After Effects, etc.)

Graphic design (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)

Which area of ministry is your first choice?

This helps us match you up with the best fit with your passions. You can change this selection at any time.